Bristol, CT vs Denver, CO
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Bristol
75.4
#457 nationally
Denver
69.1
#1250 nationally
Denver leads in walk score (61 vs 33). Bristol leads in cost of living index (110 vs 128). Denver leads in median household income ($85,853 vs $82,094).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bristol, CT | Denver, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#457) | 69.1 (#1250) |
| Population | 61,601 | 713,252 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $352,168 | $533,060 |
| Median Household Income | $82,094 | $85,853 |
| Average Commute | 25.4 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+56.1 |
C
75.4 Score
Bristol, CT
Connecticut community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$352,168
Population
61,601
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Northeast
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D+
69.1 Score
Denver, CO
Mile High City with mountain access
Median Home
$533,060
Population
713,252
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
West
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